South Carolina Property Tax Rates by County (2026)
Compare effective property tax rates across 46 South Carolina counties. Homeowners who believe their property is over-assessed can appeal their assessment. The deadline to appeal is 90 days after notice.
Effective Tax Rate
0.53%
Lower than the national median of 0.84%
Median Home Value
$158,600
Median Annual Tax Bill
$852
How Are Property Taxes Calculated in South Carolina?
Property taxes in South Carolina are based on the assessed value of your property multiplied by local tax rates set by school districts, municipalities, and other taxing authorities. The median effective tax rate across South Carolina counties is 0.53%, which is below the national median of 0.84%.
If you believe your property's assessed value is too high, you have the right to appeal the assessment.
All 46 South Carolina Counties
| County | Eff. Tax Rate | Median Home Value | Median Annual Tax Bill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeville County → | 0.49% | $147,200 | $717 |
| Aiken County → | 0.43% | $199,500 | $862 |
| Allendale County → | 0.88% | $61,600 | $542 |
| Anderson County → | 0.46% | $212,500 | $985 |
| Bamberg County → | 0.83% | $96,000 | $796 |
| Barnwell County → | 0.74% | $97,200 | $717 |
| Beaufort County → | 0.50% | $407,600 | $2,022 |
| Berkeley County → | 0.48% | $280,300 | $1,343 |
| Calhoun County → | 0.42% | $148,800 | $630 |
| Charleston County → | 0.41% | $450,800 | $1,864 |
| Cherokee County → | 0.44% | $135,200 | $590 |
| Chester County → | 0.59% | $143,800 | $846 |
| Chesterfield County → | 0.46% | $101,400 | $468 |
| Clarendon County → | 0.58% | $147,300 | $848 |
| Colleton County → | 0.61% | $145,900 | $883 |
| Darlington County → | 0.43% | $141,400 | $604 |
| Dillon County → | 0.50% | $84,400 | $425 |
| Dorchester County → | 0.58% | $294,400 | $1,710 |
| Edgefield County → | 0.45% | $194,300 | $877 |
| Fairfield County → | 0.53% | $129,100 | $683 |
| Florence County → | 0.44% | $165,500 | $724 |
| Georgetown County → | 0.43% | $262,300 | $1,117 |
| Greenville County → | 0.53% | $273,900 | $1,445 |
| Greenwood County → | 0.58% | $166,400 | $973 |
| Hampton County → | 0.81% | $102,400 | $826 |
| Horry County → | 0.34% | $260,500 | $879 |
| Jasper County → | 0.55% | $269,400 | $1,490 |
| Kershaw County → | 0.49% | $191,900 | $937 |
| Lancaster County → | 0.50% | $298,100 | $1,487 |
| Laurens County → | 0.44% | $153,500 | $673 |
| Lee County → | 0.57% | $101,900 | $579 |
| Lexington County → | 0.52% | $217,700 | $1,136 |
| Marion County → | 0.46% | $86,800 | $397 |
| Marlboro County → | 0.64% | $74,500 | $475 |
| McCormick County → | 0.64% | $159,000 | $1,014 |
| Newberry County → | 0.69% | $158,200 | $1,090 |
| Oconee County → | 0.39% | $217,200 | $856 |
| Orangeburg County → | 0.66% | $109,700 | $724 |
| Pickens County → | 0.38% | $216,000 | $821 |
| Richland County → | 0.70% | $224,200 | $1,569 |
| Saluda County → | 0.57% | $123,200 | $700 |
| Spartanburg County → | 0.56% | $216,000 | $1,217 |
| Sumter County → | 0.54% | $159,500 | $860 |
| Union County → | 0.56% | $100,000 | $558 |
| Williamsburg County → | 0.66% | $95,100 | $630 |
| York County → | 0.50% | $322,700 | $1,602 |
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Key Highlights
Highest Tax Rate
0.88%
Allendale County
Lowest Tax Rate
0.34%
Horry County
Highest Tax Bill
$2,022
Beaufort County
Lowest Tax Bill
$397
Marion County
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Filing a property tax appeal in South Carolina is your legal right. Here is the basic process:
- Review your annual assessment notice from your local assessor.
- File your appeal before the deadline (90 days after notice).
- Gather evidence: recent comparable sales, photos of property condition issues, and any independent appraisals.
- Attend a hearing or submit your evidence for review.
- Receive a decision on your assessed value.
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